Listen up, drivers!
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close lanes of the Preble Circle Rotary from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accommodate sidewalk and curb upgrade work beginning April 4th and ending May 16th. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and police details will be on site. Friday, April 4th – Friday, May 16th 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Prepare for Easter with AP
When it comes to Easter, American Provisions has got the pastries covered! From carrot cake to chocolate babka wreath, you can place your order here!
Free Bluebikes!
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering a free $20 Bluebikes credit to help commuters affected by MBTA service disruptions in 2025. With planned MBTA maintenance work impacting service throughout the year, this initiative provides an additional mobility option for residents across Greater Boston. Fully funded by Blue Cross, this offer underscores its commitment to supporting community access and wellbeing and complements the City of Boston’s free unlocks offer tied to select MBTA closures, ensuring riders have flexible, reliable options, including access to ebikes. Starting now, riders can redeem the free $20 Bluebikes credit by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA in the “Rewards” section of the Bluebikes App. The credit applies to both pedal and ebike trips and can be used across Bluebikes’ 500 stations across 13 municipalities, including Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. Credits are available while supplies last and must be used by December 31, 2025.
Bird Walk with Nature Man Mike
Nature Man Mike is offering a special spring bird walk on Saturday, April 12th from 8am-10am at Franklin Park. Expect to walk 1-2 miles on paved paths. Meet at the tennis courtns near Shattuck Picnic Grove. For GPS directions, use Shattuck Picnic Grove. Bring your binoculars!
Take a yoga class at 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness
Enjoy $12 Yoga Classes on Monday and Tuesday at 6pm and Saturday at 8am. You can learn more here.
Bonus: Riverdance Celebrates 30 Years
Get ready, Boston, because the global phenomenon that is Riverdance is celebrating 30 years of jaw-dropping performances, and the anniversary tour will be in town April 8th – 13th at the Wang Theater. Get all the fun details here.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
